July 2019 (thread 7)

[RooKangaroo]

Sorry, can't think of a more exciting title!

Such a chatty bunch that we're racking up the threads now. Can anyone share the link for the Google Docs spreadsheet? The one I tried didn't work.

Thanks!

@AnnaBegins it's not cliquey, but seems to be mainly the same people posting and commenting so it's not different to this thread I'm a FB lurker, I've been prompted to introduce myself which I just don't wish to do without the anonymity the MN affords me

Oh that's odd that they've closed the group - puts me off joining as it does sound quite cliquey!

It’s not cliquey but the same people post all the time. They thought it would be a tighter group for being closed but I’m not sure it’ll work like that. I much prefer our group on here if I’m honest although I do contribute abit on Facebook as I’m on there a lot. Maybe it’s because I’ve been with you all right from the start I feel far closer to you ladies.

Not cliquey at all, everyone is very friendly, welcoming and supportive of each other so far. We just want to be able to discuss all aspects of our pregnancies in the knowledge that it is a private and secure discussion. New members are always welcome but people felt happier knowing the group was private

I know what you mean about secure, over the years we've discussed a lot of stuff in my other group that we wouldn't share widely. But there are 80 odd regular members and the "newer" ones are no less part of it. I love the organisation of FB posts, keeping all the useful tips on each topic on different threads etc so it's easier to follow. I feel like I need to set aside a good length of time to catch up on the mn thread each time as we chat so much

I agree the FB group isn’t cliquey. I don’t really post much on it though, I post more on here x

Agree with others that it's a bit strange the FB group is closing so soon, and it's true that it's the same handful who always post.

I wonder if a lot in the group are like me though - I barely post there because I don't feel like I have much to say. It all starts to get a lot more interesting and diverse once babies start arriving. That's definitely the bit I'm wanting the group for - support and advice once the baby is here (I can't remember anything from last time round!).

I say people should join the FB group. It's always easy to leave if it gets boring/cliquey later on. (Just my personal, selfish opinion because when all the chat gets going, it's so much easier to talk on FB than it is on here).

Definitely agreee @RooKangaroo ! And if we find it too much on that one, maybe we can move this particular group over to FB - though I think a wider pool of knowledge would be very useful, I love the closeness of this group. I know not all of those on the FB group have been with me on my journey since I started - whereas here feels more like home. That and I'm fairly anti FB and will put limited info on there as it is.... everyone's already been warned that there's to be no pictures of our baby on social media.

What is this Facebook group ? And if you join us it private ? Is there a link

I know woke up from a dream that we had a baby boy ... but in real life I think fred might be a boy ahhh x

Twinkle it's a fb group from the various due in July threads. It's private and invite only now but Regina posted who to message for access/other instructions to get added further up the thread

@Jxtina86 are you feeling any more movements? I haven't felt anything since what I thought was baby before. Now I'm not sure as I haven't felt anymore

Interesting about the FB group. I'm not a fan in theory, on privacy grounds, even though everyone does sound lovely there. Plus completely agree with what PPs have said about having been with you lot here for 4+ months. I think it's a brilliant collection of people. I'm staying put!

Crazy-dreams wise, I dreamt that DH and I found a secret way of taking the baby out of the womb for cuddles and then putting her back again to keep cooking! We'd do this under time limited conditions and there was just so much love. I had to remind myself that it's dedinitely not a thing when I woke up this morning! 🙈

And a milestone of sorts for me to report - no throwing up when brushing my teeth for the first time since October. It had been like clockwork before. Fingers crossed at 19 weeks that's the end of it. My poor insides are so irritated from wherever the yellow stuff is (sorry tmi!).

ForTheLoveOfDoughnuts on movements, at 19 weeks today I haven't really felt anything apart from inconclusive bubbling/gas/general discomfort. I had a reasurance scan on Mon partly for that reason and all was very well, baby visibly kicking (well she would after 2 doughnuts and a coffee!). They said i haven't felt much because of the anterior placenta and not to worry until 20 weeks at least.

Where is everyone at with names ? Anyone decided or anyone not even looked yet?

I think it's going to be a real struggle this time for us. I find boys names so difficult 🙈 can't find any that I love !

In the midst of a two day migraine here! Still in bed at 11am, went to bed at 8:50pm last night. What a total waste of a weekend! When we have so much prep to do house-wise before the baby arrives 😭 pregnancy sickness mostly gone but lots of migraine related sickness today. Joyous!

@reginaphalange89 we have a definite boy’s name but totally stuck with girls names. I’ve told a couple of my best friends the names but will keep it quiet to everyone else. Would be handy to know what we’re having, can’t wait to find out!

If I join the FB group would my friends see that I’ve joined? I would join but I’m so concerned about privacy I think I’ll give it a miss.

No the Facebook group is private so no one can see that you've joined , apart from other members of the group obviously

Names - have a shortlist for girls (it's a girl) but not quite settled on middle names yet. Not sharing with others and won't choose the first name until she's here. I was watching Hospital last night and the twins had names from early on in the pregnancy, but there's a superstitious bit of my brain that (irrationally) says to wait.

@stargazydrifter I wish what you dreamt could actually happen! Since finding out the sex on Thursday I can’t wait for our boy to arrive...I’m so excited to see what he looks like. Got a long wait yet though!!

@reginaphalange89 we’re struggling with boys names too. We’ve 2 that we like, I prefer one and DH keeps swaying between the two. I’ve gone through 1000’s but just don’t like any!

Yes, her name is picked out, and has been since way before she was even conceived! I expect we'll get some funny looks but I don't care tbh

I had my last babies name picked out way before we even thought about ttc , in fact maybe even before I met my OH 😂 I was lucky he liked it too. Makes it feel even harder this time as we didn't even think about it last time.

I need these test results to hurry up so I can get excited again and start buying 🙈

Happy Sunday everyone.

Im not a big FB fan so I'll stay put. I hope you guys will to. I may not have been super active lately but do like feeling part of something..

Had my consultant appointment. All well, they just had questions 're my previous knee surgeries in case they need to twist my legs during labour

It was my DH bday yesterday. Went out with all our friends, and he is definitly super struggling today. Can't say I miss that!

We haven't spoken too much about names. But I would like one that works in both our native languages.

blueeyedviking 😱 about the knees!!! I hope it doesn't come to that, but I guess good of them to ask?! My DH also went out last night and is suffering today. I don't miss it either. Though I do miss a glass of wine with dinner at the weekend. Have tried tiny sips, doesn't taste the same now anyway. ☹️

@StargazyDrifter Yea, they definitely could have done it over the phone as a pre-check thing. But on the bright side we got to hear the heartbeat again and they were happy with everything.

My DH is still in bed... i dont fancy it either actually. Would rather go to bed early! Last night though he told me in a drunken state that he wants 3 kids not 2 as we are hoping for. Thought that was quite cute. This is our first

Aww bless him! That's lovely. 😍 My DH tipsily confessed to getting into a friendly skirmish with a new dad friend about prams and how he told him the iCandy is for 'idiots', only to discover that's what the other dad had... 🙈 He's been taking his pram research v seriously!

This is also our first. We've always said let's get one and see, but DH is v much talking about and planning for two now. While I still sit there wondering if I could ever do the sickness thing again.

@ForTheLoveOfDoughnuts I've been feeling movements for since 16ish weeks (18+5 now) and there's definitely days I feel them more and some barely/not at all. I think because it's still early and they're not full on kicks yet that it won't be regular movements. Plus with the whole movements thing I think you're not supposed to be regular till 25ish weeks so I would try not to worry too much.

I think I'll stick here too re:Facebook - I quite like our little group and the anonymity too!

Only have a week to go until our 20 week scan now - I'm quite anxious about it. Just hope the baby is happy and healthy! We have names for both boy/girl although will narrow it down a lot more once we find out what we're having.